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Turning the page on history at the National Book Awards

Monday, Mar 09, 2026

This is a significant cultural event that honours books and publication series distinguished by outstanding intellectual, informative, and aesthetic value those that have wide-reaching influence and a positive impact on social life.

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Spring Festivals 2026 - Revival, risks and role of community

Sunday, Mar 08, 2026

Traditional spring festivals are under way nationwide after the 2026 Tết (Lunar New Year), drawing large domestic and international crowds while reflecting local history and spiritual life. Thanh Nga speaks with Associate Professor Dr Bùi Hoài Sơn of the National...

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Spring surge as Việt Nam’s festivals fuse tradition with tech

Sunday, Mar 08, 2026

Spring festivals are more than entertainment: they are living memory, community glue, and a way for each generation to learn the values and stories of their ancestors.

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The Mông flute from northern mountainous village captivates global audiences

Saturday, Mar 07, 2026

In the splendid setting of the Star Performing Arts Centre in Singapore, which gathered more than 1,000 contestants from 25 countries, a Mông musician was announced the winner of the grand prize in the 2026 ZhongSin International Music Competition, ed...

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Việt Nam National Drama Theatre plans bold renewal in 2026 under Resolution 80

Thursday, Mar 05, 2026

Beyond Hà Nội, the theatre plans nationwide tours to bring performances to remote provinces and strengthen cultural outreach.

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5,000 game developers and digital heritage: Key targets of Resolutions 79–80

Wednesday, Mar 04, 2026

Việt Nam plans to train 5,000 specialists to develop educational history video games as part of a sweeping push to digitise heritage, strengthen cultural industries and invest more heavily in the arts.

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National plan targets creative clusters, digital markets and cultural brands

Wednesday, Mar 04, 2026

One of eight priority tasks is promoting cultural industries, expanding the cultural market and positioning national cultural brands linked with cultural tourism.

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Phú Nghĩa maps cultural road to sustainable development under Resolution 80

Tuesday, Mar 03, 2026

Resolution No 80-NQ/TƯ positions culture as a key resource for sustainable development. In Phú Nghĩa Commune, Hà Nội, the plan is being put into action with targets to upgrade cultural institutions, revive craft villages through tourism, grow the cultural industry,...

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Resolution 80 propels Hà Nội’s public arts

Monday, Mar 02, 2026

In line with Resolution 80 of the Politburo on the Development of Vietnamese Culture, Hà Nội is intensifying efforts to bring culture into public life and foster a vibrant cultural industry.

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Where spring meets the “Gióng” Horse in Đường Lâm

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026

During the Lunar New Year of the Year of the Horse, the ancient village of Đường Lâm Ancient Village (Sơn Tây Ward, Hà Nội) is filled with the colours of spring, spreading across its timeworn brown-tiled roofs.

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Indochina-era archives proposed for UNESCO Memory of the World Register

Sunday, Feb 15, 2026

According to the State Records and Archives Department, part of the archives from the French colonial period (1858-1954) is preserved in Việt Nam, while the remainder is kept in France.

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Reimagining Việt Nam’s cultural identity through Resolution 57

Wednesday, Feb 04, 2026

Strengthening the cultural industry through effective innovations is essential for achieving the goals outlined in Resolution 57-NQ/TW. This resolution focuses on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation, aiming to spur economic growth and promote Vietnamese culture on...

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An Giang province embraces digital transformation in cultural heritage

Monday, Feb 02, 2026

Step into An Giang’s Óc Eo sites with VR, QR codes and 3D artefacts, exploring ancient Phù Nam culture in a fully immersive digital experience.

Food

Second Spring Fair to host street food festival

Friday, Jan 30, 2026

A key highlight of the event will be the WOW Street Food Fest, an extravagant culinary festival that immerses visitors in the diverse flavours of traditional and modern street food.

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“Global Learning City” title affirms Hà Nội's knowledge vision

Friday, Jan 30, 2026

Becoming a member of UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities is well-deserved recognition by the international community of Hà Nội''s persistent and innovative efforts to build a comprehensive learning society where everyone has the opportunity for lifelong learning.